CRHP began as a "renewal" weekend at Holy Family Parish in Parma, OH in 1969.
The members at Holy Family found the enthusiasm and positive response to this initial weekend overwhelming. The program exposed participants to the effectiveness of shared ministry
and motivated them to build a Christian community that understood that Jesus Christ was its center. Now, some 40 years later, Holy Family has celebrated its 80th "renewal" weekend
and over 3,000 men and women from their parish have participated.
During the 1970's, news of CRHP's success at Holy Family motivated other parishes throughout the Cleveland Diocese to adopt the program. Through the 1980's, 90's and into this
century, CRHP has spread to over 1,000 parishes, in 72 dioceses, across 32 states and has received the recommendation of the renewal office of the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops.
Today, CRHP continues to promote the development of vibrant faith communities and full service parishes by transforming the hearts of committed believers.